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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.13, 3,497.51 and 944.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.13, 3,497.51 and 944.73 is: 1,416.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.13 : 3,497.51 = 944.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.13/3,497.51 = 944.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.13x = 3,497.51 × 944.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.13x = 3,304,204.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,304,204.98/2,332.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.82

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